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LL03 FMP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,069 mi
Last recorded88,069 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,283 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 84,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 79,919 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 79,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 77,325 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 71,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 96,334 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 68,121 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre slight ageing in tread

Offside Rear surface corrosion wheel arch

slight ageing both rear tyre treads

Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,395 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,512 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 57,512 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2011 54,247 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage n/s/f tyre borderline pass needs replacing

have taped up rear view mirror obstructions must be removed

signs of cracking ageing o/s/f tyre needs replacing soon

o/s/r tyre cracking very badly suspect going out of shape needs replacing now

Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage n/s/f tyre borderline pass needs replacing

have taped up rear view mirror obstructions must be removed

signs of cracking ageing o/s/f tyre needs replacing soon

o/s/r tyre cracking very badly suspect going out of shape needs replacing now

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,880 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit.craking in treads suspect slightly out of shape.needs replacing very soon

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,880 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre close to limit.craking in treads suspect slightly out of shape.needs replacing very soon

Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,246 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,013 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,935 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,713 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LL03 FMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL03 FMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LL03 FMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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